2026 Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Innovation Competition
The 2026 Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Innovation Competition (Hong Kong Division) (the "Competition") is now open for applications.
The Competition is jointly organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Shenzhen Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau, the Shenzhen Branch of the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration Shenzhen Bureau, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission Shenzhen Bureau, with Cyberport serving as the organiser of the Hong Kong Division.
The Competition aims to foster financial innovation collaboration and the exchange of outstanding projects between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, while strengthening connections within the cross-border financial ecosystem. Eligible organisations are encouraged to participate and explore opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
Details are as follows:
Competition Tracks (Each project may enter only one track.)
- TechFin (including Wealth Management and Capital Markets)
- Inclusive Finance (including Green Finance)
- FinTech
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Connectivity
Eligibility for the Hong Kong Division
- Licensed financial institutions in Hong Kong;
- Technology companies registered in Hong Kong that primarily serve the financial services sector; or
- Principal project owners of Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial or fintech collaboration initiatives.
Competition Format
To accommodate the practical needs of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong participants, the Competition adopts the format of "Joint Organisation, Joint Launch, Separate Preliminary Rounds, and Joint Final Round."
Shenzhen and Hong Kong will separately conduct project solicitation, eligibility screening and preliminary evaluations, while the Organising Committee will oversee the final judging process and the announcement of results.
Assessment Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on the following four criteria. For detailed assessment requirements, please refer to the official Competition information.
- Innovation
- Practical Value and Impact
- Demonstration Effect
- Risk Management and Security
Application Details
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 (Applicants should create an account on the online platform by the application deadline. Project information may be submitted until mid-September 2026.)
- Application Process: Register an account on the official platform and complete the online submission of project information and supporting details.
- Competition Information (Simplified Chinese only): Click here
- Online Application: Click here
For enquiries, please contact the Cyberport Shenzhen-Hong Kong Financial Innovation Competition (Hong Kong Division) Project Team at [email protected].